Flight cancellations snarl holiday plans for thousands

Airlines continued to cancel hundreds of flights Saturday because of staffing issues tied to COVID-19, disrupting holiday celebrations during one of the busiest travel times of the year.

December 26, 2021Updated: December 26, 2021

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Colonial tea party brings history to life in Norfolk

3rd Congressional District Forum gives voters a chance to ask questions

Man sentenced to death in Laurel quadruple homicide case

Jason Jones sentenced in Laurel quadruple homicide case

57th annual Norfolk Area Chamber banquet recognizes local leaders

State

Annual Spring Expo draws crowds, new businesses

Red Flag Warning issued for Panhandle, southeast Wyoming through Monday

Colonial tea party brings history to life in Norfolk

New book explores the ‘weird, wonderful’ stories of Nebraska Sandhills

Artemis II astronauts return from moon with a splashdown to close out a record-breaking lunar voyage

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout this weekend

Sports

Norfolk freshman flirts with no-hitter as Panthers get 4th win

Holly, Rasby earn Terry Gilliland honors at Mitchell meet

Michael Lorenzen throws efficiently into the 6th, Rockies beat Astros 9-1 to complete 3-game sweep

Scottsbluff edges Sidney to win Red Raider Golf Invite

North Platte St. Patrick’s sweeps team titles at Storm Invite in Chappell

WNCC softball falls twice to Southeast in exciting action

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard